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They Built the Cage, Then Complained When Someone Else Got the Key

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling allows Donald Trump to dismiss independent agency commissioners at will, overturning a 90-year precedent. This shift exposes the political nature of such agencies, historically insulated to advance particular agendas. The decision reinforces presidential accountability, increasing the political stakes in agency actions and prioritizing electoral responsibility.

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Chris Van Hollen’s “Power for the People Act” Targets Big Tech—But Risks Higher Costs and Federal Overreach

Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Power for the People Act aims to address rising electricity costs by targeting big tech data centers. Critics argue it misdiagnoses the cause of increased utility prices, penalizes private investment, expands federal power, overlooks market solutions, and risks future investment, advocating instead for market reforms over regulatory burdens.

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